My load around school has suddenly just gotten really LOADED! I just can't believe how it's been one thing after another this week. One of the biggest changes being that I have applied for and have been the "acting" Head Volleyball coach for the past month. Our AD (athletic director) approached me quite a while ago, and many times since then, inquiring if I would take the position. I coached for 8 years as the Assistant Vball coach under a WONDERFUL lady; but when Candace was born, I turned my resignation in; and the Head Coach did as well. Watching the program over the past three years dwindle has been difficult, and.....long story short, the administration did not ask this season's coach back due to ..... well..... a few things. So, the night of the Sectional Final game way back in October, I knew I needed to get back in. That game was amazing! And I want our district's program to be just that-----a DISTRICT program and not just a VARSITY program. So.......once I voiced this to our AD, he essentially said it was mine, but "official procedure" needed to be followed. The administration posted the "in-house" memo last week and I submitted my letter of application. Together with the AD, we have been finalizing the schedule for next year's season and I've been trying to get all the inventory organized. *shaking head* What a minor disaster. One thing I DO admit and take quite a bit of pride in is my organizational skills and "anal-ness" towards statistics, etc. *shaking head still*....oh dear, oh dear, oh dear..... Trying to make sense of the "stuff" I've found from the past three years has been quite "interesting." Budget looks scary for sure! No new balls have been purchased so I foresee ALL of next year's budget going to new balls, which really can't happen, because new knee pads and shorts also need to be purchased. Not to mention little odds-n-ends for safety and injury issues.......*heavy sigh*.
BUT.....I'm optimistic and up to the challenge. The two assistant coaches are wonderful and are OVERLY excited to be working "under me" even though I've told them we will be working "along side" each other. They are co-workers and had a stressful season this year so they are also VERY optimistic for the "new and improved" coaching staff.
On the Quilting front-----(YES, there has been SOME quilting amongst all this hecticity!)....I have completely finished the Oklahoma Backroads top. It will be a nice and full throw/lap quilt, roughly 68"x84". WOW----I didn't realize it was that big until I just looked at the pic to calculate the size. Bernina update: I was informed on Monday that she was ready. No major damage; just some realignment of the needle-housing and then I also requested a "tune-up." Thankfully.....no severe wallet damage! Whew! My babysitter, who is also my student-aide, is going on a college visit tomorrow. She will be traveling through the town where the shop is, so she will be doing me a BIG favor by picking it up on her way and dropping it off. How lovely!
My DH's brother and family will be visiting us this weekend. DH and BIL will be working on the plumbing of the downstairs bathroom; I guess DH is finally ready to start working on the basement to get it a bit more "functional."
I was hoping to get some quilting done, but I may find myself being more of a hostess instead; at least until they leave on Sunday. Many of the Quiltville followers are doing the StripTwist Superbowl quilting; I had planned on doing this also, BUT have now decided not to. Just too many other projects that have more priority. There is only so much time in a day and week.
So, one more time.....Yes, Carol, I am alive :0) Thank you very much for being concerned and sending such a touching email. Even my husband was surprised and "happy" that there are concerned individuals "out there." :0)
Happy Thursday
8 comments:
I'm only surprised that a full time teacher and mother has any time to do anything else at all, so would only have started being concerned if there was nothing from you at the weekend. It sounds as if your cup is well overflowing at school. Your Oklahoma Backroads looks great. I'm so glad your machine is fixed - it sounds as if it was a similar problem to mine. Mine's now purring along like it did when it was new. Have a great weekend.
Big sigh, I noticed as well that you had not checked in lately, but being often in that same boat myself, I guessed you had gotten busy with work and life. Best of luck with the renewed volleyball gig. It's hard to see something you put so much of yourself into falling apart bit by bit. Knowing you as I do though, I am positive you will have it back into shape as soon as it is possible. I hope the time doesn't pull you away from your quilting too much. Backroads is looking great. Looks like you are both ready for your beloved Bernina to come home again.
It is so good to hear from you! It sounds like you will have your hands full in the near future, but I know you can get things organized and turned around and still have a good time doing it. The girls will be blessed to have a caring coach like you and they will go far under your care. :D
GO TEAM!!!!!
Have a fun weekend with your company and I hope you can relax some before your new assignments start!
Glad you are still alive...very busy...but alive...!! Happy to hear your Bernina is well on it's way to recovery. Oh, and the quilt is stunning!! One of my bff's is a Vball coach for our HS...so I know how busy they are...Yikes!
Glad to know you're okay. I've missed you.
The OK Crossroads quilt looks awesome!
Take care and have a good weekend.
Our Varsity VB coach resigned..... and no I'm not applying...... I'll just score the games.
Good luck with coaching!!!
Hugs,
Nancy
Good grief you have been busy. Best of luck with the coaching. It must have been so hard to see a wonderful program slowly go down hill. Love the quilt. Enjoy your visitors and relax. It sounds like you need some down time.
I imagine that any program you become involved in will become successful and organized!! I can't wait to hear about your team's progress.
Glad "Bernie" is coming back.
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